Going rafting in Gaiola you discover unspoiled corners of Piedmont and navigate one of the region's major rivers, the Stura di Demonte. Rafting is among the most beloved outdoor activities of all time because it allows you to have fun in total safety, riding the rapids and current of untamed mountain rivers. An experience of rafting in Gaiola pleases adults and children, as long as you have a desire for nature and adrenaline!
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Enjoy an unforgettable experience of adventure and nature by rafting in the waters of the Stura di Demonte river, in the beautiful scenery of the Cuneo valleys. Get ready for a thrill and adrenaline rush by challenging the rapids with a paddle!
Embark on a thrilling, adrenaline-fuelled adventure with a frothy descent on the Stura di Demonte river. Challenge the rapids and the current aboard the kayak raft and double the fun with a boat as stable as an inflatable but much more agile and manoeuvrable. Are you ready to tame the river?
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Rafting is a team river sport involving the descent of a river in special boats, called rafts. Each raft carries a crew of 6 to 8 people captained by an experienced guide who coordinates movements and gives commands. Helping themselves with a paddle, the crew makes their way through the rapids and other natural obstacles of the river.
In its recreational form, rafting is a sport suitable for everyone. It does not require any specific skills or experience, you just need to have a good relationship with the water and choose the route that suits your level. Before entering the water, guides hold a technical briefing on paddle use and safety rules, and then you are ready to go.
Along with the Sesia, the Stura di Demonte is the main river for going rafting in Piedmont. With its 115 km length and abundant flow, this river lends itself to exciting water adventures. Gaiola is the main rafting location on the Demonte River. Just a 20-minute drive from the capital city, this is the best choice for those who want to go rafting in Cuneo.
The trips on the Stura di Demonte River start from the locality of Stiera in Gaiola (CN). The classic rafting trip is 6 km long and alternates dynamic stretches with rapids with quieter sections where the natural scenery of the surrounding mountains is the real star. Those who want to try an adventure a little different from usual can use a kayak-raft, which combines canoeing and rafting through the use of a nimble one- or two-person boat.
To go rafting in Gaiola you spend about 50 euros per person, both for the classic rafting trip and the kayak-raft version. The fee includes all necessary equipment: wetsuit, water jacket, life jacket and helmet.
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01 Sep 2025 | Classic rafting on the Stura di Demonte River
Wonderful experience, excellent organisation and comfortable camp with lots of facilities, knowledgeable and very nice guides. I came with my son and have already shared your link with many friends recommending the experience. We will definitely repeat
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Alessandro D.15 Sep 2025 | Classic rafting on the Stura di Demonte River
Everyone should have this experience at least once! We went on a family outing, divided into two rubber dinghies, and were accompanied by a team of young and empathetic instructors who, when they realised we were willing to jump in the water, play, but also quietly admire the wonder of nature in the calmer stretches of the river, went along with us. Everything always took place in total safety. Rescue simulations, dives, drifting.... We couldn't pass up the videos they took of us with the GoPro. A special thank you to Paolo, the contact person for this fantastic experience, for his exquisite kindness, and a big hug also to Wako and Nacho (is that how you write it?) who guided us skilfully on the descent; very good, very nice and very well prepared. We hope to see you again and thanks again for everything!!!!
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Katia A.17 Sep 2023 | Classic rafting on the Stura di Demonte River
I gave my partner a rafting experience on the Stura river (CN) and everything was perfect! Once booked we went to the place and it was a super experience! ✌🏼💪🏻
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Elena M.26 Aug 2024 | Classic rafting on the Stura di Demonte River
Beautiful RAFTING experience... the friendly and very professional guides made the whole route fun and interesting... we will be back with another group 😊👍🥰🥰🥰 Francesca 🥰
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Francesca G.03 Sep 2025 | Classic rafting on the Stura di Demonte River
Before we started, our very friendly guides Waco and Nacho gave us all the information we needed to enjoy the experience safely, conveying competence and seriousness. We had a great time challenging small rapids and playing the different games they proposed. You can tell they love their job. The surrounding mountain landscape is beautiful.
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Simona R.07 Aug 2023 | Classic rafting on the Stura di Demonte River
Paolo's entire team manages to make an already exciting experience really special and out of the box. The scenery would be enough to make the trip special, but the friendliness and willingness to get involved add a unique flavour!
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Elisabetta C.
